Ombudsman meets with Uzbek youth in Warsaw
During her visit to Warsaw, Feruza Eshmatova, the Commissioner of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan for Human Rights (Ombudsman), met with Uzbek youth at the Embassy of Uzbekistan in Poland.
The meeting was held in an open dialogue format, providing an opportunity to hear proposals from compatriots and exchange views.
Discussions focused on ongoing reforms in Uzbekistan and the opportunities being created for the younger generation to access quality education, earn professional qualifications, engage in entrepreneurship, and develop modern skills.
The participants also discussed the role of the Ombudsman institution in safeguarding human rights and freedoms, mechanisms for protecting citizens’ rights and legitimate interests, and ways to strengthen dialogue with compatriots living abroad.
As part of the Warsaw Human Dimension Conference, a roundtable discussion on “Mechanisms for ensuring equality and strengthening national human rights institutions: the experience of OSCE field missions in building an inclusive society” was held, during which Ms. Eshmatova delivered a presentation.
The Ombudsman informed about amendments to Uzbekistan’s human rights legislation and the government’s approach to safeguarding citizens’ rights and freedoms. She also provided a detailed overview of efforts to improve the Ombudsperson institution and the operation of national preventive mechanisms.
Roundtable participants exchanged views on protecting the rights of persons with disabilities and vulnerable groups and on strengthening the independence and effectiveness of national human rights institutions.
Norgul Abduraimova, UzA
